Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Correct reconstitution and administration is mandatory in obtaining the adequate concentration of an antibacterial at the site of infection. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to evaluate the reconstitution and administration practice adopted by a cohort of mothers in administering paediatric antibacterial suspensions. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study carried in Jaffna district Sri Lanka, teachers (n = 685) were selected as representative of cohort of mothers. Two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique was used; first, 4 educational zones were selected. Cluster were assigned proportionately. Antibacterial pack was given to participant to reconstitute and measure using a preferred measuring device. Questionnaire and scorecard were used. None followed all the steps of the reconstitution and administration practices correctly. Volume measured by about participants (30%) differed by over 20% than the correct volume. CONCLUSION: Practice of reconstitution and administration of antibacterial agents by a cohort of educated mothers was found to be unsatisfactory.